giannafilippi2006 giannafilippi2006
  • 03-02-2019
  • Mathematics
contestada

what is the answer to this question? I'm a bit stumped. Also how do I do it? 5(x - 4) = 2(x + 5)

Respuesta :

wegnerkolmp2741o
wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 03-02-2019

Answer:

x = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x - 4) = 2(x + 5)

Distribute on both sides

5x-20 = 2x+10

Subtract 2x from each side

5x-20-2x = 2x+10-2x

3x -20 = 10

Add 20 to each side

3x-20+20=10+20

3x= 30

3x/3 = 30/3

x = 10

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Keeping the peace is the number one issue framing the foreign policy of Barack Obama. 1) True 2) False
how many genes must interact to produce a trait​
(20 points) please give me motivation to study and study tips or test taking tips for finals. it would be greatly appreciated.
Solve the inequality: 3x-3<9 5x+2<32
Which of the following processes is decreased when many trees are removed from an area?
5 4/5 b+6 3/4 −(2 11/15 +7 7/12 )
Which summit is the highest mountain peak? A. Mount Whitney. B. Mount Rainier. C. Pikes Peak or D. Mount Shasta?
how many voices do latin verbs have? a. two b. four c. six d. eight
What is the meaning of New retail?
What does the expression oh beans mean?